| You need a healthy eating diet plan because your | | | | Limit- Up to 425 Calories Per Day - Fats and Sugars |
| body uses food for energy. The healthier our diet is, | | | | Tips for Eating a Healthy Diet:o Prepare Your Own |
| the more efficient our body will work for us. A healthy | | | | Food- When you prepare your own food you can |
| diet provides sources of energy and nutrition that | | | | control how healthy it is. You can also control the |
| assist the body in achieving optimal growth and | | | | portion size. Today, portions tend to be much bigger |
| development. A healthy diet will also help achieve a | | | | than ever before. They are two to three times the |
| healthy weight. | | | | amount of food that your body actually needs. When |
| Healthy Eating Diet Plan for an Average Female | | | | you do eat out, consider splitting an entrée with |
| The average female should consume approximately | | | | a friend, ordering just an appetizer, or asking for a |
| 2000 calories per day if she exercises for 30 minutes | | | | doggie bag.o Find Personal Balance- If you eat a |
| most days. | | | | certain amount of calories, and you find that you are |
| Here is an example healthy eating diet plan based on | | | | gaining too much weight, you should eat fewer calories. |
| 2000 calories per day: | | | | If you are losing too much weight, you should consume |
| Servings per Day - Food Groupo 6 ounces Grains (3 | | | | more calories. The key is finding your own personal |
| ounces should be whole grains)o 2.5 cups of | | | | balance.o A Healthy Diet Has Wide Variety - As |
| Vegetableso 2 cups of Fruitso 3 cups of Low-Fat | | | | stated above, all the food groups should be consumed |
| Dairyo 5.5 ounces of Lean Meat and Beanso Limit: Up | | | | on a daily basis. When you plan your meals, remember |
| to 265 Calories per Day of Fats and Sugars | | | | variety and be sure all the food groups are included.o |
| Healthy Eating Diet Plan for an Average Male | | | | Fats and Sugars Should Be In Moderation- If you enjoy |
| The average male should consume approximately | | | | sweets or junk food, remember to eat them in |
| 2800 calories per day if he exercises for 30 minutes | | | | moderation. You don't have to say goodbye to your |
| most days. Here is an example healthy eating diet plan | | | | favorite treats, you just have to remember to have |
| based on 2800 calories per day: | | | | them every once in a while. Remember to limit the |
| Servings Per Day -- Food Group | | | | amount that you have to your calorie intake for the |
| 10 ounces Grains (5 ounces should be whole grains) | | | | day.o Compliment Your Healthy Eating With Exercise- |
| 3.5 cups Vegetables | | | | A healthy lifestyle is not just about what you eat. |
| 2.5 cups Fruits | | | | Physical activity is very important for your overall |
| 3 cups Low-Fat Dairy | | | | health. An adult should do 30 minutes of moderate |
| 7 ounces Lean Meat and Beans | | | | physical activity most days of the week. |